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Wrocław Weather in December

Wrocław in December

The short of it: Wrocław in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 7 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -2° · rain 31 mm · daylight 7 h 55 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & August

Thirty years of records give Wrocław an average December high of 4°, a low of -2° and some 31 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 4°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 55 min in mid-December, 53 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and August.

Against its neighbours, Wrocław runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Przedmieście Świdnickie, 0 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Wrocław, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 55 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Przedmieście ŚwidnickieLower Silesia0 km SE4°-2°31 mm
Rejon ulicy TrauguttaLower Silesia1 km E4°-2°31 mm
Przedmieście OławskieLower Silesia1 km E4°-2°31 mm
Osiedle Powstańców ŚląskichLower Silesia1 km SSW4°-2°31 mm
HubyLower Silesia2 km SSE4°-2°31 mm
SzczepinLower Silesia2 km NW4°-2°31 mm
Rejon placu Świętego MaciejaLower Silesia2 km NNE4°-2°31 mm
GajowiceLower Silesia2 km WSW4°-2°31 mm

The Almanac · Wrocław Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 4°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Wrocław by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°31 mm13 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦✦
February5°-2°26 mm13 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦
March9°0°35 mm13 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April16°4°30 mm11 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
May21°8°56 mm10 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
June24°12°72 mm9 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦
July26°14°95 mm9 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦
August26°14°61 mm8 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September20°9°51 mm9 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October14°5°39 mm10 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November8°2°34 mm11 km/h8 h 49 min✦✦✦
December4°-2°31 mm13 km/h7 h 55 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wrocław in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wrocław in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 4°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Wrocław?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and August.

How long are the days in Wrocław in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 55 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 32 min.

Does it snow in Wrocław in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Wrocław in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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